Flavorful Fortified Food Recipes to Enrich Life Digna Cassens, MHA, RD & Linda S. Eck Mills, MBA, RD, FADA
SECTION Table of Contents Preface Storage Guidelines CHAPTER Beverages 1 Breads and Cereals 31 Desserts 37 Main Dishes 44 Sauces and Soups 50 Side Dishes 60 Index 67 iii iv vii
Beverages 1
s Apple Pie à la Mode Shake Start to Finish: Active Time: 10 min 10 min Ingredients 1 Serving 10 Servings Milk, whole 3 Tbsp 2 ¼ cup Ice cream, vanilla ½ cup 4 ½ cups Apple pie filling ½ cup 4 ½ cups Method of Preparation 1. Blend all ingredients in a blender or food processor until smooth. Nutrition Facts per 1 cup serving Calories Protein Carbohydrates Fat 298 kcal 4 g 52 g 9 g Helpful Hints Garnish with a dash of cinnamon or whipped cream Use fortified milk to add more nutrition Use cherry pie filling for a cherry pie a la mode shake 2
Breads and Cereals 31
s Baked Dressing Casserole Start to Finish: Active Time: 45 min 15 min Ingredients 1 Serving 10 Servings Bread 1 slice 10 slices Margarine 2 ½ tsp ½ cup Condensed Cream soup, undiluted ¼ cup 3 cups Seasoning, any type To taste To taste Method of Preparation 1. Preheat oven to 350 F. Break bread into cubes, about 1 inch. Place bread into a pan with deep enough sides. 2. Heat cream soup. Combine margarine and soup, add seasoning to taste. Drizzle evenly over bread cubes, stir to coat. 3. Bake dressing for 15 to 30 minutes, until golden brown. Nutrition Facts per ½ cup serving Calories Protein Carbohydrates Fat 201 kcal 3 g 18 g 13 g Helpful Hints Seasoning ideas: garlic powder, oregano and basil; onion powder, cilantro, and chili powder; poultry seasoning blend Baked Dressing Casserole can be made with any type of bread, such as whole wheat, French bread, cornbread, or biscuits The size portion depends on the type of bread used and the size and density of the slice. To measure accurately divide the finished recipe into 10 equal portions 32
Desserts 36
Ambrosia Start to Finish: Active Time: 2 hr 15 min 15 min Ingredients 1 Serving 10 Servings Sweetened condensed milk 3 Tbsp 2 cups Lemon juice 2 ½ tsp ½ cup Canned mixed fruit, drained ¼ cup 3 cups Corn syrup 1 ¼ tsp ¼ cup Whipped topping 4 ¾ tsp 1 cup Method of Preparation 1. Combine condensed milk and lemon juice, allow to stand and thicken for 5 minutes. 2. Stir in the fruit and corn syrup, then fold in whipped topping. 3. Chill covered for 2 hours in the refrigerator, or for 30 to 45 minutes in the freezer. Nutrition Facts per ½ cup serving Calories Protein Carbohydrates Fat 289 kcal 5 g 54 g 7 g Helpful Hints Garnish with flaked coconut or mini marshmallows Vary the recipe by trying different canned fruits, such as a tropical mix or peaches and pears 37
Main Dishes 43
s Egg Salad Start to Finish: Active Time: 40 min 15 min Ingredients 1 Serving 10 Servings Mayonnaise 2 ½ tsp ½ cup Evaporated milk 2 ½ tsp ½ cup Mustard ¼ tsp 2 tsp Eggs, hard cooked, cooled, chopped 1 each 10 each Celery, diced (optional) 1 ¼ tsp ¼ cup Onion, diced (optional) 1 ¼ tsp ¼ cup Method of Preparation 1. In a bowl, mix mayonnaise, evaporated milk and mustard. 2. Stir in the hard cooked eggs, celery and onions if using. Chill the egg salad for about 25 minutes before serving. Nutrition Facts per ¾ cup serving Calories Protein Carbohydrates Fat 141 kcal 7 g 5 g 10 g Helpful Hints Serve egg salad over lettuce, on top of crackers, or on toasted bread for a sandwich For variety, add shredded cheese, crumbled bacon, pickle relish, or diced tomatoes 44
Sauces and Soups 49
Cheddar Cheese Soup Start to Finish: Active Time: 1 hr 30 min 30 min Ingredients 1 Serving 10 Servings Margarine 2 ½ tsp ½ cup Onion, chopped 1 ¼ tsp ¼ cup Broth, chicken 6 Tbsp 1 quart Evaporated milk 6 Tbsp 1 quart Worcestershire sauce ¼ tsp 2 tsp Cheddar cheese, mild or sharp, grated 6 Tbsp 1 quart Method of Preparation 1. Melt margarine. Cook the onions until translucent. Add chicken broth and evaporated milk. 2. Bring to a high simmer on medium heat. Add Worcestershire sauce and cheddar cheese. Stir until cheese is completely melted. Nutrition Facts per 1 cup serving Calories Protein Carbohydrates Fat 402 kcal 17 g 13 g 31 g Helpful Hints Garnish soup with croutons, chopped vegetables, chives, paprika, sour cream or plain yogurt Try making cheddar soup with Tabasco sauce, chili powder or cayenne for an added kick Prepare soup with vegetables or potatoes for a more complete meal 53
Side Dishes 59
s Creamed Vegetables Start to Finish: Active Time: 1 hr 25 min 25 min Ingredients 1 Serving 10 Servings Vegetables, shredded, lightly packed 2/3 cup 1 ½ quart Condensed cream soup ¼ cup 2 ½ cups Margarine, melted 2 ½ tsp ½ cup Parsley flakes, dried Dash ½ tsp Basil, dried Dash ¼ tsp Pepper To taste ¼ tsp Method of Preparation 1. Preheat the oven to 350 F. 2. Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Add vegetables and cook until tender. Drain and rinse with cold water to prevent carryover cooking. Put in baking dish. 3. Heat cream soup with melted margarine to a slow simmer in a saucepan over low heat. Add parsley, basil, and pepper. 4. Pour cream soup mixture over vegetables, toss to coat. Bake for 30 to 45 minutes, until vegetables are soft and browned. Nutrition Facts per ½ cup serving Calories Protein Carbohydrates Fat 184 kcal 3 g 16 g 12 g Helpful Hints Vary the vegetables used: try shredded carrots, cabbage, peppers, mushrooms, celery or squash Garnish vegetables with parmesan cheese, diced herbs or try baking the vegetables with shredded cheese on top For a crunchy top, sprinkle with breadcrumbs before baking If using fresh herbs double the amount For convenience, use frozen or fresh packaged shredded vegetables 60
Flavorful Fortified Foods Recipes to Enrich Life 1. Beverages 2. Apple Pie à la Mode Shake 3. Apricot Smoothie 4. Banana Nut Milkshake 5. Breakfast Shake 6. Chocolate Almond Milkshake 7. Chocolate Cocoa Shake 8. Chocolate Peanut Butter Milkshake 9. Cinnamon Peach Smoothie 10. Classic Instant Breakfast Milkshake 11. Coffee Milkshake 12. Cottage Cheese Smoothie 13. Creamy Fruit Salad Shake 14. Dairy-Free Citrus Cream Shake 15. Dairy-Free Coffee Latté 16. Dairy-Free Eggnog 17. Dairy-Free Shake 18. Fortified Milk 19. Fruit Shake 20. Hawaiian Float Shake 21. High-Protein Milkshake 22. Lemon Sherbet Shake 23. Mint Milkshake 24. Peach Milkshake 25. Peach Yogurt Frost 26. Peanut Butter and Banana Milkshake 27. Peppermint Milkshake 28. Rich Choco-Nutty Shake 29. Sherbet Shake 30. Tropical CocoNog 31. Breads and Cereals 32. Baked Dressing Casserole 33. Breakfast Bread Pudding 34. Dairy-free Super Cereal 35. Enriched Cereal Index 36. Desserts 37. Ambrosia 38. Fruited Gelatin 39. Peanut Butter Cup Pudding 40. Peanut Butter Frosting 41. Rice Pudding 42. Super Pudding 43. Main Dishes 44. Egg Salad 45. Hearty Meat Stew 46. Savory Meatloaf 47. Savory Meat Soufflé 48. Tuna Salad 49. Sauces and Soups 50. Rich Gravy 51. Super Topping 52. Bean Soup 53. Cheddar Cheese Soup 54. Chunky Potato Chowder 55. Cream Soup Base 56. Jiffy Enriched Soup 57. Lentil Soup 58. Pizazz Pumpkin Soup 59. Side Dishes 60. Creamed Vegetables 61. Creamy Pasta 62. Creamy Vegetable Soufflé 63. Mashed Potatoes 64. Mashed Sweet Potatoes 65. Savory Rice 66. Vegetable Au Gratin 67